Thanks for visiting! I'm Alicia, the author of this blog, and I love sharing bits of our life here and on social media. Back in 2008, when my oldest was only a month old, I started Making Time For Mommy as a way to make time for myself and meet other moms. I hope this blog encourages you to make time for yourself, gives you ideas for family fun, and provides easy tips you can incorporate into your busy life! ---read more about me here ---
Chocolate automatically comes to my mind when I think about Easter baskets so I was really excited to get an email about reviewing a basket full of candy from Fannie May and giving one away to a lucky reader! I was sent the Happy Easter Chocolate Gift Basket from Fannie May. The yummy treats came … Read more
I shared previously that my family is part of a year long study with Trend Micro called The Digital Joneses. Each month we are given internet security related challenges. Last month Sinisa and I had to take a quiz to see how technologically savvy we were and this month we have to have “the talk” … Read more
Puzzle pieces are a well known symbol for Autism awareness. Here are a few of my favorite pieces of jewelry for the mother or grandmother of a child with Autism. {Click on the images to be taken to the websites they come from} *** *** *** *** ***
{Click on pictures to be taken to the posts they come from} *** Monday: Crepes *** *** Wednesday: Leftovers *** *** Friday: Pizza *** *** Sunday: Late lunch at my mom’s and leftovers for dinner if we are hungry
Light It Up Blue, in its third year, is a unique global initiative by Autism Speaks to help raise awareness about the growing public health concern that is autism. Iconic landmarks around the world will Light It Up Blue to show their support on April 2, 2012 – World Autism Awareness Day. HOW YOU CAN … Read more
I’m so excited to bring you another “Super Events” Giveaway! This giveaway is hosted by Full Price? Never! with contributing blogger CuzinLogic. This week we are happy to introduce you to Therapon and their amazing skin care products! Come Meet Therapon: While treating severely burned patients, Dr. Beckman, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, set out to … Read more
(Update 4/26/2018: CDC estimate of autism prevalence increases to 15%. Now 1 in 59 children.) (Update 4/2/14: The new numbers are 1 in 68.) 1 in 88. That’s the new number that’s being given from the CDC. 1 in 88 children have Autism. My son, Lucas, is one of those 88. I see it when he … Read more
Our family loves to spend time outside together. One of our favorite things to do at the end of the day is to go on family walks. This is a nice chance to talk about our day while we get exercise. In the Fall we like to go on nature hunts and look for leaves, … Read more